Church to host forum on police-community issues

2/19/2015, 4:37 p.m.

Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church in Jackson Ward is hosting a forum to raise awareness of incidents of police brutality nationwide and to discuss ways the community, Richmond Police and other law enforcement agencies can work together to prevent future incidents, the church’s pastor, the Rev. Reuben J. Boyd Jr., has announced.

The theme: “Being Part of a Solution for Change: Bridging the Gap Between the Community and Law Enforcement.”

The free event will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at the church, 614 N. 3rd St.